Here is some interesting trivia regarding the Mercedes alloy wheels used from '73 to '85 on some models. These wheels are forged rather than cast, explaining why back in the early '80s when I wanted some for my old Merc, I could buy cast replicas for $125 when the dealer wanted $400+ for the real thing. Usual Mercedes overengineering of the period. |
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